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> The costs for solar and wind are exorbitant compared to oil and gas. And we have utilities in one of the most solar-friendly states trying to whittle down th
by kylehotchkiss 3y ago
> The costs for solar and wind are exorbitant compared to oil and gas.
And we have utilities in one of the most solar-friendly states trying to whittle down the financial incentives for people to even install solar to start with:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-12-15/california-public-utilities-commission-rooftop-solar https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-12-...
And even more wild is their income based utility bills https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2023/09/13/californias-future-with-income-based-flat-fee-utility-bills-is-getting-closer https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2023/09/13/californias-futur... which will further reduce solar interest because people who can now afford it and can get a bill discount will have to pay $$$ just because their income is higher with no relief offered by the panels.